There are so many expenses when you buy a home. Some of those things are optional, such as: home inspection, radon test, lead based paint test, well & septic tests, and surveys. So, how do you decide what to do when something is “optional?” Today I want to specifically focus on one, the survey. How do you […]

There is no such thing as a free lunch, but you can get a free Realtor(R)! I recently took a call from a gentleman who was looking at investment property. He wan’t calling on my listing but found me online and wanted to ask how much a house was listed for that he drove by […]

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m a real estate agent not a shape-shifting, time-traveling superhero who can be everywhere at once and has encyclopedic knowledge of every home for sale right up here (psst! I’m tapping my forehead to indicate my all-too-human brain). That said, I am a really good real estate agent with a proven track […]

I recently had a client ask me: “How do we get in to see that house?” It reminded me that Real Estate can be so confusing, so how do you get in to see that house? You drive by a house with a sign in the yard that catches your eye, or you find it […]

“Buyers, did you know my services are FREE?” I explained what I can do for you as a buyer’s agent that doesn’t cost you anything. So, how does that work? Nobody works for free, right? Right! I don’t actually work for free, that would be nuts. I do get paid, just not by the buyer. In […]

If you’re a first time home buyer or are looking to downsize the size of your home and maintenance, looking at a condo could be a good option for you. However before you make a final decision, there are a few things that you need to consider. First of all there are the legal differences. A […]

Whether it’s your first or second home, buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most of us will make – so it’s critical to know what is important when you’re making the decision. While this decision is a matter of your personal preference, there are other things to consider such as the neighborhood, […]

Are you on the fence about home ownership? It’s no wonder, with all of the negative press these days about the state of the economy and the huge increase in foreclosures. That’s enough to scare off any first-time home buyer. But don’t let that deter you from taking the leap and purchasing a home – […]

When it comes home buying, one size definitely does not fit all. As you begin house hunting, the big decision will be whether you want a brand-new home that no one else has lived in or an existing home with some history and maybe a bit of character. When deciding on buying a new home […]

You may be wary of buying or selling a home in today’s market. How do you know if the current good news about the housing market will continue? After years of a national recession that has greatly affected the real estate market, we are finally in a recovery period. Homes are selling and the number […]